General Information

The 7th arrondissement is located on the Left Bank in the central part of Paris. It abounds with tourist attractions: the Eiffel Tower, the Hôtel des Invalides, the Musée d’Orsay and several other museums are located here. It can also be dubbed the political district as it includes the French National Assembly and many foreign diplomatic embassies.

Street Spirit

The 7th arrondissement is a prestigious district filled with high society residences and elegant former mansions which now house embassies and ministries. Consequently it is a very expensive area to live. Nonetheless, it is beautiful and has many showplaces, such as the impressive Eiffel Tower and the manicured, orderly Champ de Mars.

History: Highlights

Since the 17th century the 7th arrondissement has been home to the upper class. It has been so fashionable that the phrase le Faubourg – the old name of the district – has been used to describe French nobility ever since. While the residents of the area have lost some of their political influence, the district remains a high-end domain of the rich.

Quartier Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin

The twenty-fifth quarter of Paris was named in tribute to the medieval Dominican philosopher Thomas Aquinas.

Quartier des Invalides

The twenty-sixth quarter is where the Hôtel des Invalides (Napoleon’s resting place) is located.

Quartier de l’École-Militaire

The twenty-seventh quarter was named after the imposing Military School.

Quartier du Gros-Caillou

There was a tobacco factory at Quai d’Orsay in the 19th century. Tobacco factories of that time were infamous for the appalling working conditions and multiple health hazards to their employees.